MI Tech TV
Diva Tech Talk, Michigan Council of Women In Technology
ROYAL OAK - Technologist Kathleen Norton Schock returns for her monthly update on M2 TechCast to talk about the latest interviews on her podcast, Diva Tech Talk, and what's happening with the Michigan Council of
Detroit IT Startups Rule, Election Machine Security, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Courses
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday Nov. 5, at 2 pm Bob Lyscas from the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center will talk about manufacturing courses offered by the Center. At 2:15 pm Mike Balatzis, the Red Level
MCWT, Comcast Gigabit Broadband, Robofest, MUVE Ride Sharing App
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton Schock makes her monthly appearance to talk Diva Tech Talk and Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Comcast’s Rob Ponto will talk about how the cable company has rolled outs
Breaking News
Expert: Total Climate Meltdown Cannot Be Stopped
LONDON, UK - The publication of Bill McGuire’s latest book, Hothouse Earth, could not be
Miss Michigan Attends MCWT Golf Outing To Promote STEAM
LAKE ORION - Miss Michigan Melissa Beyrand attended the Michigan Council of Women In Technology
Midwest Power Grid Capacity Opens Up, Boosting Renewable Projects
DETROIT - The Midcontinent Independent System Operator on Monday, approved a $10 billion investment for 18
Power Companies Spending Millions To Protect Profits, Fight Clean Energy
LONDON, UK - The CEO of the biggest power company in the US had a
Vehicle Ownership On The Rise Again
ANN ARBOR - While the rate of ownership of cars and light trucks has steadily
California Closets Locates To West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - Luxury storage company California Closets is expanding to Cascade Charter Township with
Facebook Adds VR To Its Timeline
SAN FRANCISCO - Three years since acquiring Oculus, Facebook is finally integrating the company’s virtual
Survey: Nearly 80 Percent Of Web Pros, SMB’s Expect To Be More Reliant On Cloud, Web Technologies
LANSING - Nearly 80 Percent of Web Designers, Developers, Digital Agencies and Small-To-Medium businesses expect their
Featured News
Scientists Accidentally Stumble On ‘Holy Grail’ Of Batteries For Electric Vehicles
PHILADELPHIA - Scientists have come across an unexpected way to commercialize a breakthrough form of battery technology, opening up the possibilities
Energy Waste Reduction Saves Michigan More Than $1.3 Billion
LANSING - Energy waste reduction programs saved the state almost 1.6 million megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity and more than 6
EV Start-up Progress Report: Who Will Make It and Who Won’t
DETROIT - Tesla and legacy automakers are building the EV revolution, but does it leave room for these 10 EV start-ups?
Michigan
How To Become A Better Delegator
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with
Radley Adds Supplier Collaboration Software
SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield-based automotive supply chain software developer Radley Corp. Tuesday announced the launch
New Investment, More Jobs Coming To Flint
LANSING — State officials have announced financial support for an expansion of a Huntington Bank
Whirlpool Selling Wi-Fi Connected Refrigerator
BENTON HARBOR — OK, so it’s not a spy microwave. But Whirlpool Corp. has announced
How To Become A Better Delegator
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with
Radley Adds Supplier Collaboration Software
SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield-based automotive supply chain software developer Radley Corp. Tuesday announced the launch
New Investment, More Jobs Coming To Flint
LANSING — State officials have announced financial support for an expansion of a Huntington Bank
Whirlpool Selling Wi-Fi Connected Refrigerator
BENTON HARBOR — OK, so it’s not a spy microwave. But Whirlpool Corp. has announced
What If You Were Involved in a Crash While Test-Driving a Car?
If you're in a crash while test-driving a car, liability depends on fault. The dealership’s
What Happens If A Car Accident Leaves You Unable To Work?
If a car accident leaves you unable to work, you may be entitled to compensation
The Most Common Prescription Drug Lawsuits And Who Is Liable
Prescription drug lawsuits often involve defective medications, dangerous side effects, or improper marketing. Common cases
Can You Sue a Trucking Company for Pressuring Drivers To Break Laws?
Truck accidents in Long Island often stem from more than just driver error—many are the
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
TechTown Detroit To Honor Ainsworth, RetroSense Therapeutics As Entrepreneur Of Year
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit will honor Sean Ainsworth and RetroSense Therapeutics as 2016’s Entrepreneur of the Year at its first annual Salute! Awards, to be presented as part of the Toast of the Town celebration
Support Sustainable Business At The Triple Bottom Line Bash
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will again honor local organizations and professionals at The Third Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash on October 12. A sell-out in its first two years, the event
Cancer Stem Cells: New Method Analyzes 10,000 Cells At Once
ANN ARBOR - A new device for studying tumor cells can trap 10,000 individual cells in a single chip that could one day help screen potential cancer treatments better than techniques used today. Developed at
TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility
DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan UP EV Readiness Workshop Dec. 2
DETROIT - The Michigan UP EV Readiness Workshop sponsored by the Michigan Department of Environment,
Ohio Electric Truck Maker Picks Michigan For R&D Center
LANSING—Michigan continues to claim its position as the automotive capital of the world with the
Tesla Files Patent For New Chemistry, For Better, Longer-Lasting, Cheaper Batteries
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla filled a patent on a new chemistry for better, longer-lasting and
Continental Establishing Smart Mobility Center In Auburn Hills
AUBURN HILLS—The future of intelligent transportation has been installed at three intersections in Auburn Hills
Digital and Mobile
Sen. Gary Peters Headlines “Cybersecurity For Business – In 5 Steps” Workshop Nov. 21 In Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - U.S. Senator Gary Peters headlines a workshop Nov. 21 at Washtenaw Community
China Passes New Cybersecurity Bill Providing Severe Implications For Chinese, International Companies
BEIJING, China - China on Monday passed a new cybersecurity bill that may have severe
Behind The Wheel – Hackers Attack Unprotected Connected Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - In July 2015, a pair of hackers commandeered a Jeep Cherokee through
Mobile Monday Detroit Explores CyberSecurity Careers Nov. 14
TROY - Mobile Monday Detroit on Nov. 14 will host a variety of experts to
GRRCon Hacker Conference Draws More Than 800 Security Pros To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS ? More than 800 security professionals attended the first day of GRRCon, Midwest
New Variant Of Tibet Malware For OS X Found
SAN FRANCISCO - A new variant of the Tibet malware for OS X has been
Snowden Provides Documents To Show NSA Prism Spy Info Shared With Israel
LONDON, UK - Another shoe has dropped in the National Security Agency's covert mass surveillance
If U.S. Attacks Syria, Expect Cyber Attacks Against American Targets, Experts Say
DAMASCUS, Syria - If the United States attacks Syria, it will be the first time
Business and Finance
16 High School Girls Win $2,775 In MCWT Foundation Website Design Competition
DETROIT - Sixteen high school girls took home $2,775 in combined prizes in the Michigan Council
Michigan State University Foundation Launches $5 Million Venture Fund
LANSING - The Michigan State University Foundation announced the formation of its new, $5 Million
mophie To Expand Southwest Michigan Operations, Create 65 Jobs
KALAMAZOO - Smart phone battery case manufacturer mophie will expand its Texas Township distribution operation
Michigan State University’s Conquer Accelerator Accepting Applications For Summer 2017 Cohort
EAST LANSING - The Conquer Accelerator program at Michigan State University is accepting applications for its Season Two
